A local's guide to savoring the history, culture, food and nature of the Northeast USA
With over 300 miles of coastline and many small islands, Rhode Island has many opportunities to view spectacular sunsets. Viewing Rhode Island sunsets is a chance to relax and take in Rhode Island’s beauty. Enjoy some of my favorite Rhode Island sunsets. The Best Places to See the Sunset in Rhode Island Best Places to … Read more
My family has a long history in New Bedford. My great-grandmother was born here and worked in the Wamsutta fabric mill. Her father was a mason whose work can still be seen at the town post office. It is a New England town lying on the southern coast of Massachusetts with a rich colonial history. … Read more
On a Monday in October, my friend and I were looking for a fantastic fall view. I had heard about Lookout Rock only about an hour from my home, so we set out to see if the views were as good as the internet says. While we were there, we also spent the day exploring … Read more
Being a lover of bridges and flowers, ever since hearing that a bridge of flowers exists, seeing it has been high on my New England bucket list. And the experience was even better than I expected! Not only can you see The Bridge of Flowers, but there are also many cool things to do in … Read more
Winter is one of the best times to be in New England. The area is a wonderland of snow-covered mountains and perfectly decorated, charming towns. Whether you are looking for an active, historical getaway, or a Christmasy escape, New England is the place to experience winter. Here are the best winter activities in New England … Read more
New England is ideal for celebrating autumn with its apple orchards and quaint towns ablaze in fall’s glorious colors. Because we know winter is coming, and the earth around us is also announcing that, New Englanders really get into this season. Whether you are looking to celebrate the harvest or Halloween, I have lots of … Read more
Provincetown lies at the very end of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. It has a reputation for its artistic, free spirit, and acceptance but also is full of history and natural beauty. I recently headed down and spent a nice day experiencing what to do in Provincetown, guided by my Cape Cod local nephew, Dominic. The … Read more
I am a big fan of kayaking because I love the peace of the water and the ability to be right at the level of the wildlife. I also feel that kayaking lets me do one of my favorite things- paying attention to all the small details around me. Rhode Island is a great spot … Read more
I find spending time in fields of flowers a gloriously peaceful thing, so visiting them is something that I do often. It is even more charming when the field is made of one kind of flower. I have chased flowers around the world, but there are many great fields right here around New England. Here … Read more
Perry’s served the first lobster roll in Milford, Connecticut, in the 1920s. The rolls then spread throughout New England, including right next door in Rhode Island. My little state has many great lobster rolls to choose from. There are many variations, but a lobster roll must have lobster meat on a roll, often a hot … Read more
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